At the invitation of our sister party People’s Movement for Progress (MPP), we will continue this central discussion on migration on 12-13 October 2018 in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. At the focus of the seminar is the question of social justice in the migration debate.

The world is in motion and that is how it will remain in the coming years. The 21st century is characterized by significant population shifts. Migration is increasing around the globe. Migration between countries of the Global South has already overtaken migration movements from south to north. It is due time to build up a global understanding of flight and migration and their impact on our societies as well as to come up with a comprehensive common strategy based on solidarity and partnership.

The second main focus will be Empowerment of Youth and Women. Equality and equal treatment regardless of sex or age, sexual orientation and gender identity, religion or ethnic background are the foundation of our progressive, social democratic and socialist values. The liberation from the position of powerlessness, the struggle for equal rights, and the participation of and opportunities for the youth and women are core tasks of our movement. With this debate we want to develop joint strategies and to share best practices on how to stop rollbacks and how to strengthen our fight in this field.

As it became good practice, we will start our seminar with a meeting of the Steering Committee to discuss all important political and organisational aspects of our network. Another important part of the seminar will be the working group where we will learn about the recent developments in the region.

Dear comrades, dear friends, this seminar will not only be an excellent occasion to continue our political debates. It will also be a great opportunity to exchange experiences, to learn about best practices and to deepen our progressive network.

For more information about the seminar, please find enclosed the draft program, the technical details and the registration form.

Please get registered for the seminar in Ouagadougou at the latest on 28 September 2018. We are looking forward to the confirmation of your participation and to seeing you in Burkina Faso.

Draft program (9 October 2018 )

Seminar of the Progressive Alliance: Migration and social justice

12 – 13 October 2018, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

Friday, 12 Octobre 2018

Venue: Hotel Palace, Ouaga 2000, Ouagadougou

8h00 Registration

9h00 Meeting of the Steering Committee (not open to the press),

All parties and associated organizations of the Progressive Alliance are entitled to send delegates to the Steering Committee. The Steering Committee prepares the seminar, discusses resolutions and the upcoming activities of the Progressive Alliance.